JA2216 - Japanese Society before 1600
[Offered in odd-numbered years]
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | School of Arts & Social Sciences |
An introduction to the formative events and processes in the social and cultural history of Japan prior to 1600. Topics studied include the introduction of Buddhism and how it became a popular religion; the causes of political change exemplified in the rise of the samurai; and the downfall of the imperial court. The Noh theatre, garden customs, ink painting and other aesthetic movements are also discussed.
Learning Outcomes
- develop an appreciation of the dynamics of Japanese aestheticism;
- develop basic skills in critical analysis and understanding other cultures;
- acquire a general understanding of the socio- cultural development of Japan before 1600.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments.
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | HU1116 and HU1117 and JA3316 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 30-Mar-2007 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Mr Karl Kampmark. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (30%); presentations (25%); essays (45%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 30-Mar-2007 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Mr Karl Kampmark. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (30%); presentations (25%); essays (45%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.